OSBA’s legal services division hosted its annual Attendance, Tuition and Custody Law Workshop today in Columbus.  This year, more than 170 school district EMIS professionals participated in an open and active discussion about a variety of topics. 

At the workshop, speakers shared information about resources that have been prepared by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). For those of you who weren’t able to attend the workshop today, here are links to some of those resources.

HB 410

On Monday, Aug. 21, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth and blocks all or part of the sun. To see a total eclipse, where the moon fully covers the sun for a short few minutes, you must be in the “path of totality.” Ohio is too far north to be in the path of totality, but Ohioans will see a partial solar eclipse at around 2:30 pm.

This time of year, the legal division always receives an increase in questions about whether paving projects must be competitively bid.

For the third time in four years, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is returning more than $1 billion dollars to Ohio’s private and public employers. This is due to an improving safety climate, good fiscal management and better than expected investment returns that have put the fund in a net position of more than $9 billion.

It’s summer time, with barbecues, swimming pools and baseball in full swing. But even though we are enjoying all the things that come with summer, your district should be thinking about November if you’re planning to have a levy on the ballot. Levy deadlines are coming soon, so you need to start planning now. 

Here are some upcoming deadlines to keep in mind: 

Biennial budget update

Biennial budget update